View Specification DocumentSpecial Topic In History HIST5055
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Humanities
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course is typically taught to one or more students on a specialist topic agreed with the course convenor.
Timetable
10 individual weekly tutorials
Requirements of Entry
Standard entry to masters at College level.
Excluded Courses
None.
Co-requisites
None.
Assessment
The standard assessments for this course are:
■ Written work not to exceed 5,000 words, usually in the form of one essay of 3,500-5,000 words.
If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:
■ There is no alternative to the assessment, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)
Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.
Course Aims
This courses aims to:
■ allow students to pursue specialised topics of study in History.
■ foster independent study, under the guidance of regular meetings with a tutor.
■ develop bibliographical skills.
■ develop critical reading and writing skills.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
■ develop specialist knowledge and understanding of specific historical topics
■ develop a critical understanding of primary sources and secondary materials relevant to the defined historical problem
■ evaluate alternative historical interpretations
■ attain a level of expertise and knowledge which will enable further research at an advanced level